"The Sound of Music" costumes up for auction

Climb Every Mountain ... In Style

A collection of costumes worn by Christopher Plummer and actors playing the Von Trapp Children, from "The Sound of Music" (1965), just one of the lots that went up for sale on Dec. 21, 2013, by the auction house Profiles in History.

This lot of 14 costumes (designed by Oscar-nominee Dorothy Jeakins) includes outfits worn in the "Edelweiss" and "So Long, Farewell" musical numbers. Some of the eyelets are missing.

Estimated price: $150,000-$250,000. Final sale: $150,000.

By CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan

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From the personal collection of Marlon Brando, a prop newspaper with the banner headline announcing the assassination attempt on mob chief Vito Corleone, from "The Godfather" (1972). Though several prop papers were prepared, this copy was actually picked up from a newsstand and then tossed into the street by Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) upon discovering the news.

Estimated price: $3,000-$5,000. Final sale: $8,500.

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Marilyn Monroe's "Subway Dress" Design

One of the most famous dresses ever seen in movies was Marilyn Monroe's from the 1955 comedy, "The Seven Year Itch" - a white crepe dress with halter-top and pleated skirt that billowed up above her legs as she stood on a subway grate. The dress was auctioned in 2011 for $4.6 million.

Profiles in History is offering the original costume design by Travilla, in gouache and ink on a 15 in. x 20 in. sheet of artist's illustration board.

Estimated price: $60,000-$80,000. Final sale: $80,000.

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"Rebel Without a Cause" Switchblade

This black-handled switchblade, made in Italy by Astor, was used by James Dean in the 1955 classic, "Rebel Without a Cause. It is engraved with the studio production number "WBM 28730." The spring mechanism is currently not working, but can be easily repaired. Both Dean and Corey Allen (the actor playing against him in the duel at Griffith Park) were outfitted with chain-mail tunics underneath their shirts to protect them during filming since, yes, they were wielding real knives!

Estimated price: $20,000-$25,000. Final sale: $20,000.

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Replicant Firearm

This black, rubber prop weapon fashioned from a mold of Harrison Ford's "hero" blaster (which was a Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog pistol fused with the receiver off a Steyr Mannlicher .222 Model SL rifle) was used in stunt sequences. Approx. 10.5 inches long, the pistol "exhibits light scuffing" from filming.

Estimated price: $6,000-$8,000. Final sale: $6,500.

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A Good Blaster At Your Side

Based on a German Mauser C96 pistol, Han Solo's blaster pistol from "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" was cast in resin from the weapon Harrison Ford used in the first of the "Star Wars" films. That blaster is thought lost.

Estimated price: $200,000-$300,000. Final sale: $200,000.

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Scarlett O'Hara Dress

"I just saw it in the window and I couldn't resist."

From Western Costume, it's an exhibition version of the "Drapery" dress and hat from "Gone With the Wind, the dark and light green velvet two-piece period dress with green and gold twisted cording with two large tassels on the skirt, and moss green velvet period hat. Not worn in the film.

Estimated price: $30,000-$50,000. Final sale: $30,000.

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Lon Chaney

Among the many production stills and publicity photos being auctioned is this original gelatin silver matte portrait (10 x 13 in.) of Lon Chaney in the silent vampire film, "London After Midnight." The film is considered lost, but the image continues to keep us up at night.

Estimated price: $200-$300. Final sale: $1,900.

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Flying Sub

An original, screen-used miniature from the 1964-68 TV series, "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea," of the Flying Sub (FS-1), which was launched from the submarine Seaview to fly out from the water like a plane. Used in various effects shots, the painted model was constructed of fiberglass with metal and wood detailing and measures 35.5 in. long x 36 in. wide. Two tiny tubes running the length of the model allowed for guiding wires. Missing the top and rear hatch and rear facade detailing - all that stunt work produces wear and tear!

Estimated price: $20,000-$30,000. Final sale: $30,000.

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"Titanic" Ring

It's not the "Coeur de la Mer" necklace she decorated while posing for Leonardo diCaprio, but Kate Winslet's faux diamond engagement ring, worn in the 1997 film "Titanic," is up for sale. The one-inch round ring features a large faceted fake diamond with baguette-style faux diamonds on either side, set in a Deco style silver setting.

"Le Mans" Racing Jacket

Steve McQueen's fire-resistant race jacket with blue stripes down the arms and embroidered Gulf patch, for the 1971 racing film, "Le Mans." Though the jacket worn on screen bore the character's name, "Michael Delaney," this jacket bears the name "Steve McQueen," which the actor wore on days off, as well as in European ads.

In December 2011, Profiles in History auctioned McQueen's on-screen "Le Mans" driving suit for $960,000.

Estimated price: $80,000-$100,000. Final sale: Passed.

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Dalek Replica From "Dr. Who"

A life-sized (5 ft., 3 in. tall) replica of the iconic Dalek robotic transport from "Dr. Who," hand-built using the original BBC Props Department molds, was constructed of cast fiberglass, resin and metal components, painted in coppers and metalflaked paint to replicate the look and luster of the screaming alien invaders.

Estimated price: $4,000-$6,000. Final sale: $6,500.

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Richard Burton's Armor

A tan leather embossed cuirass with leather trim and suede ties on both sides, lined in yellow felt, worn by Richard Burton as the title character in the 1956 drama, "Alexander the Great." Comes with a golden yellow suede helmet (not used in the film) decorated with gold metal, with a small piece of dark blonde wig attached.

Estimated price: $2,000-$3,000. Final sale: $4,000.

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"Metropolis" Poster

A vintage poster (14 x 36 in.) from the original U.S. release of Fritz Lang's futuristic classic, "Metropolis." Posters from the film's 1927 release are extremely rare - no one-sheets or three-sheets have ever surfaced, according to Profiles in History.

Estimated price: $40,000-$60,000. Final sale: $40,000.

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"Return of the Jedi" Storyboards

Several sets of hand-painted storyboards by production illustrator Roy Carnon storyboards from "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" are up for auction. This set pictured at left depicts part of the lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Pencil, ink, marker, pastels, and crayon on 6.73 x 3 in. illustration paper and tipped to 32 x 22 in. board.

Estimated price: $12,000-$15,000. Final sale: $12,000.

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Prison Wear

Original, screen-worn two-piece prison costumes worn by Tim Robbins (left) and Morgan Freeman in the 1994 classic, "The Shawshank Redemption," through actually the denim pants are replacements from Western Costume to complete the ensemble.

"Starship Troopers" Bug

A full-scale Warrior Bug, created by FX house Amalgamated Dynamics, from Paul Verhoeven's action film "Starship Troopers" (1997). Only about a quarter of this model is from screen-used parts, the rest being recreated from original molds – understandable, since most of the bugs were blasted to little bits. Constructed of fiberglass with welded steel armature that conveniently disassembles for transport. Approx. 6 feet high, 10 feet in diameter.

Estimated price: $25,000-$35,000. Final sale: Passed.

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First Impressions

As
part of its restoration efforts, TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman's
Chinese) is selling limited-edition replicas of the hand- and footprints of Hollywood
celebrities left for eternity at the world's most famous patches of cement.

At
left: A replica of the hand and footprint square of actress Judy Garland,
created from the original concrete impression she left at the opening of the film,
"Babes in Arms" in 1939. Measures
53 x 75 in. The impression is made with a synthetic casting compound to produce
the look and feel of concrete. Special shipping arrangements will apply.